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2021 Volleyball Team

Women's Volleyball

Valkyries Host Southern Wesleyan and Emmanuel this Week

The Matchup
Thursday:
Converse (3-18, 3-9 CC) vs Southern Wesleyan (1-16, 0-13 CC)
Location: Weisiger Center/Spartanburg, S.C.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Live Video
Live Stats

Saturday:
Converse (3-18, 3-9 CC) vs Emmanuel (11-12, 8-4 CC)
Location: Weisiger Center/Spartanburg, S.C.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Live Video
Live Stats
 
The Series:
This will be the 15th all-time meeting between Converse University and Southern Wesleyan dating back to the 2011 season. The Warriors hold an 11-3 advantage in the overall series but have lost the last three matchups to the Valkyries. Earlier this season, Converse defeated Southern Wesleyan in straight sets (25-10, 25-8, 25-18). As a team the Valkyries hit .344 against Southern Wesleyan, Jasmine Finkley led the team with 13 kills, Savannah Ducote recorded 34 assists and Elizabeth Yohe notched 17 digs in the win.
 
Since the 2012 season, Converse University is 0-13 against Emmanuel College. The last time Emmanuel traveled to Spartanburg the Lions edged out the Valkyries in five sets. Last season, the Valkyries lost in straight sets to Emmanuel.
 
Converse Notes:
  • Converse is looking to end a seven-match losing streak in Conference Carolinas play.
  • The Valkyries went 0-2 last weekend with losses to North Greenville and Lees McRae.
  • As a team the Valkyries are averaging 9.5 kills per set and 8.8 assists per set. Converse is also averaging 15.8 digs and 1.6 blocks per set this season.
  • Anna Rabon lead the team with 168 kills, Kiara Cannon is second on the team with 161 and Jasmine Finkley is third on the team with 135 kills. Rabon is second on the team in service aces (26) and digs (191). Finkley leads the team with 55 total blocks and Cannon is second on the team 48 total blocks.
  • Madison Gregory leads the team with 303 assists and Savannah Ducote is second on the team with 275 assists. Elizabeth Yohe leads the team with 30 service aces and 389 digs.
Southern Wesleyan Notes:
  • The Warriors are 1-16 overall this season and 0-13 in Conference Carolinas play.
  • Southern Wesleyan has lost 14 straight matches dating back to September 11th. Over the past eight matches the Warriors have lost 24 consecutive sets to Conference Carolinas teams.
  • The Warriors are averaging 7.3 kills per set, 6.6 assists per set, 14.0 digs per set and 1.4 blocks per set.
  • Amber Bass leads the team in kills (129) and service aces (12) Bass is second on the team in digs (132) and is third on the team in total blocks (24.0).
  • Ashley Sexton leads the team with 193 assists, Jesse Soles leads the team with 180 digs and Ashlyn Holford leads the team with 38 total blocks.
 
Emmanuel Notes:
  • Emmanuel is 11-12 overall and 8-4 in Conference Carolinas play this season.
  • The Lions are 4-6 on the road this season and they are coming off a straight sets loss to Erskine on October 26th.
  • Emmanuel is averaging 11.8 kills per set, 10.9 assists per set, 16.2 digs per set and 1.8 blocks per set.
  • Aleksandra Hamuda leads the team with 254 kills this season, Alaina Emminger is tied for second on the team with 150 kills and Taylor Roberts also has 150 kills on the season.
  • Gabrielle McGlamery leads the team with 581 assists, Kaitlyn Henderson has 38 service aces, Victoria Alexander leads the team with 309 digs and Taylor Roberts leads the team with 72 total blocks.
 
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Players Mentioned

Kiara Cannon

#20 Kiara Cannon

OH
6' 0"
Senior
Savannah Ducote

#8 Savannah Ducote

S
5' 5"
Senior
Jasmine Finkley

#12 Jasmine Finkley

MH
6' 2"
Junior
Elizabeth  Yohe

#17 Elizabeth Yohe

DS/L
5' 8"
Senior
Madison  Gregory

#2 Madison Gregory

S
5' 7"
Freshman
Anna Rabon

#15 Anna Rabon

OH
5' 9"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kiara Cannon

#20 Kiara Cannon

6' 0"
Senior
OH
Savannah Ducote

#8 Savannah Ducote

5' 5"
Senior
S
Jasmine Finkley

#12 Jasmine Finkley

6' 2"
Junior
MH
Elizabeth  Yohe

#17 Elizabeth Yohe

5' 8"
Senior
DS/L
Madison  Gregory

#2 Madison Gregory

5' 7"
Freshman
S
Anna Rabon

#15 Anna Rabon

5' 9"
Freshman
OH